Accenture Buys Faculty AI, CEO Marc Warner to Become CTO
Accenture is acquiring London-based AI startup Faculty for an undisclosed sum. Faculty’s CEO, Marc Warner, will become the consultancy’s new CTO, and its 400 staff will join the firm.
Category: AI
An Anthropic Lead’s Simple Rules for Making Mentorship Actually Work
Fiona Fung, an engineering lead at Anthropic, explains how to get the most from a mentor. Her key advice? Mentees must take ownership and set explicit goals from the start.
Microsoft’s Office branding is a confusing mess, again
A wave of online posts claims Microsoft has rebranded Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The reality is more complicated, stemming from a confusing rebrand of a specific hub app that happened over a year ago.
OpenAI’s Bleak Report on ChatGPT as a Healthcare “Ally”
A new OpenAI report frames ChatGPT as a healthcare ally, with 3 in 5 U.S. adults reportedly using AI for health tasks. The underlying story is one of a broken system where cost drives people to chatbots.
The APA’s Mental Health App Guide Needs An AI Upgrade
The American Psychiatric Association has a framework for evaluating mental health apps, but it was built before the generative AI boom. With millions now using tools like ChatGPT for mental health advice, experts say the model needs a major update to address AI-specific risks and benefits.
Amazon’s Alexa+ AI is now free to try online, but a subscription is coming
Amazon has opened up early access to its Alexa+ generative AI assistant to anyone through a website. The move frees the AI from hardware, but it’s a temporary freebie before it gets bundled with Amazon Prime or costs $20 a month on its own.
CES 2026’s Home Robots Are Back, But Can They Fold Your Socks?
Major electronics giants are making another push into home robotics. The vision is a “zero labor home,” but the reality is robots still can’t handle the messy, unstructured world of your living room.
Google’s 2026 Plan: Less Flash, More AI Integration
According to reports, Google is pivoting from flashy launches to deeply integrating its Gemini AI across all products by 2026. This includes replacing Google Assistant, a potential new OS called Aluminium, and a renewed push into AI-powered smart glasses.
The Real AI Threat Isn’t Traffic, It’s Authority
The debate inside media companies isn’t just about lost clicks from AI search. It’s a strategic choice between protecting content and remaining a relevant authority in a world where AI summarizes everything.
Equinox Uses AI Trudeau in a Risky New Year’s Stunt
The high-end gym chain Equinox is launching a New Year’s campaign filled with absurd AI-generated imagery, including a pole-dancing Justin Trudeau. The goal is to be provocative, but the early reaction has been mixed, with some calling it cheap. Here’s a look at the strategy and the risks.